Iconic Toys
Introduced in 1968 by Mattel, this die-cast toy car brand has become a collectible favorite among children and adults alike.
Hot Wheels
This part of the brain controls basic life functions such as heartbeat and breathing
A) Cerebellum
B) Limbic system
C) Brainstem
D) Corpus callosum
C) brainstem
Capital: Sacramento
State : California
What is January's birthstone?
Garnet
What type of organism is capable of making its own food through the process of photosynthesis?
A) Fungi
B) Animals
C) Plants
D) Bacteria
C)Plants
Launched in 1983, this plush toy line featured distinctive chubby faces and was accompanied by adoption papers.
Cabbage Patch Kids
This is the process by which individuals adjust their behavior based on the behavior of others in a group.
A) Obedience
B) Conformity
C) Groupthink
D) Social loafing
B) conformity
Capital: Austin
State: Texas
In January, the United States celebrates National Blood Donor Month to encourage donations. What is the approximate amount of blood in a typical adult human body?
A) 1-2 liters
B) 3-4 liters
C) 5-6 liters
D) 7-8 liters
c)5-6 liters
What is the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing energy?
A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Ribosomes
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
B)Mitochondria
This toy, invented in the 1950s, allows children to create colorful pictures by pushing plastic pegs into a light-up board
Lite-Brite
This concept, central to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, suggests that individuals who are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their advantageous traits.
A) Operant conditioning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Natural selection
A) Natural selection
Capital: Little Rock
State: Arkansas
January is named after the Roman god Janus, who is depicted with two faces. What do the two faces represent?
A) One facing the past and one facing the future
B) One looking up and one looking down
C) One representing night and one representing day
D) One looking east and one looking west
A)One Facing the Past and one Facing the Future
Which molecule carries genetic information in living organisms?
A) Protein
B) RNA
C) DNA
D) Carbohydrates
C)DNA
This toy, introduced in the 1960s, features small plastic disks that allow children to create spiral designs.
Spirograph
Which type of conditioning involves learning by associating two stimuli together, like a dog salivating at the sound of a bell?
A) Operant Conditioning
B) Classical Conditioning
C) Social Learning
D) Cognitive Dissonance
B) Classical Conditioning
Capital: Dover
State: Delaware
Which famous American author, known for works like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, was born on January 1, 1835?
Mark Twain
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A) To fight infection
B) To carry oxygen
C) To digest food
D) To produce hormones
B) To carry oxygen
In 2010, An Australian jewelry designer unveiled the most expensive barbie every sold. She wore pink and white diamond necklace. Closest answer gets the points.
$302,000
Sigmund Freud is best known for developing which theory of the mind?
A) The Hierarchy of Needs
B) The Theory of Relativity
C) The Psychodynamic Theory
D) The Law of Effect
C) The Psychodynamic Theory suggests that human behavior and emotions are deeply influenced by unconscious thoughts, desires, and past experiences.
State: New Jersey
Capital: Trenton
What is the average temperature in Alaska during January? (Closest answer wins!)
14 degrees F
How many muscles are involved in a human smile? (Closest answer wins!)
17!